Chapter 385 Returning Home Already a God In Huizhou, Shu Village still looks the same. A line of high mountains forms a screen, and the Jiyang River flows through the village. The places along the way are all white walls and black tiles, and ancient courtyards in the Hui style. In the twilight, some people wash clothes, some people fetch water, and smoke rises from cooking. This village has stood here like this for a thousand years, and it may remain like this for another thousand years. A white egret is flying leisurely in the sky. Most people do not find it strange. Only children with the strongest curiosity and the sharpest eyes will be surprised to find that this white egret seems to be a little too big. "Shu Village seems to be much richer..." "It is true that we are getting richer. In recent years, many people in the village have gone out to do business in the south of the Yangtze River and made a lot of money. But it's not all because of wealth. You think it's rich because the walls are new. That's because there was another flood last summer and autumn, which was bigger than the one a few years ago. Many people's walls were soaked and damaged, so they repainted them after the autumn harvest. Some people's walls were washed away, so they rebuilt them during the free winter last year. Some even built them a little bigger. It looks better than before." “So it was rebuilt…” Two figures were walking along the path along Jiyang Creek. Actually, there are three. One of them was wearing ordinary coarse cloth, had a dark complexion, and was holding a scimitar. The other was wearing a Taoist robe, had fair skin, and was also carrying a hoe. The two of them were walking one in front and one behind, with a white fox hanging behind them. The two chatted as they walked, their tone calm.

The white fox was full of curiosity about the new mountains and fields. If it passed by a wild grass, it would smell it. If it saw a bug in the grass, it would look at it. If it saw a bird flying in the sky, it would also look up. My cousin is much calmer than before. Come to think of it—— In those days, the average life expectancy of the people was not high. An ordinary man had to become the head of the family in his teens, and some had already achieved success in their twenties. My cousins ​​are also in their twenties. "Has there been any disaster at home?" "Our home is at the end of the village, on high ground, which is a blessing. The two floods did not hurt us." "That's fine, that's fine..." Lin Jue kept walking and nodded: "It's been two years since my cousin and his wife got married. Why haven't they gotten pregnant yet?" "It may be that fate has not arrived yet..." My cousin said something vaguely and then kept silent. Soon we came to a field. This is the Lin family’s land. The cousin pulled a few vegetables from the soil nearby, cleared the weeds on the ridge of the field, and directed Lin Jue to dig a little bigger the gap connecting to Jiyang Creek and let in water for a while. At the same time, he complained that there was a gap somewhere in the field and it was always leaking water. He had to add some water every few days, otherwise it would become a dry field. Lin Jue listened and glanced at the same time. After letting the water in for a while, you have to use a hoe to fill the gap. Even Master Lin, who was famous in the capital and fought against the Demon King alone, had to do farm work when he returned to his hometown. When they go out, it seems like they are working, but in fact they are just taking a leisurely walk. The farmers are always worried about their crops and fields. In the early morning when the weather is good, they go out for a walk. In the evening, they go out to digest their food, but they always have to go to the fields. When they walk, they come to their fields. They have to check the crops and the weeds before they can feel at ease. The two men walked back carrying sickles and hoes.

The fox followed behind him, hopping and skipping. But the Taoist turned around and took a look at it. "..." Well, we have to stop the leaks in the fields. The fox had no choice but to stop, reach out his hand and walk back. Only then did Lin Jue carry his hoe and follow his cousin. This was the road where he used to herd cattle. Today, the path along the ridge of the field remains the same, and the old cow is still eating grass in the mountains, being watched by another young man, but the scholar has changed. Lin Jue greeted Lao Niu. I met many villagers along the way. Lin Jue also greeted them. Naturally, I could also hear them whispering behind me. "Is this the one from the Lin family?" "Yes! I heard that after he left home, he became an immortal through cultivation. Now in the capital, many high officials treat him like a god. They can't even see him. Even the emperor has to worship him!" "A few years ago, the kid from the main family in the village encountered an evil god, and he couldn't get rid of it no matter what he did. Wasn't it him who was asked to get rid of the evil god? He killed all the gods!" "I heard that when he left home, he said he was going to study, but in fact he did not go to a school, but became a Taoist in Yishan Mountain. Now he is almost an immortal." "It is said that he can call upon the heavenly soldiers and generals..." "It is said that the village leaders are discussing whether they should erect a statue for him in the Sangu Temple and give him a seat in a side hall." "Why is the immortal still carrying a hoe..." "Doesn't that mean immortality?" "Don't tell me! In order to treat his uncle's illness, he dared to stay overnight in the Wang family's ancestral hall in Hengcun. Not only did he stay there for a night without any problems, but the next night the Wang family in Hengcun also brought mandarin fish and wine to thank him. I knew then that this man must be extraordinary!" "I heard that when Uncle Shu and his friends go out to do business and encounter demons and ghosts, they always report the name of 'Master Lin', and it works very well!" "..." Suddenly, I turned around and saw a courtyard. There was someone standing at the door looking around. The same pink walls and black tiles, high horse-head walls, the walls and tiles are very new, and there is a tree planted in the yard. Compared to the original appearance, it is much better. My cousin's wife stood at the door, angrily accusing my cousin: "The New Year isn't over yet, why are you going out to work? Don't you plan ahead? Besides, your uncle just came back, and you brought him along, making a fool of yourself for the villagers!" My cousin was honest and didn't answer. He didn't know how to answer, and he also felt that his wife was right.

"Uncle, come in and sit down. Give me the hoe." When the cousin's wife looked at Lin Jue again, she had a smile on her face. "You're welcome, cousin. My cousin and I have lived this way since we were young." Lin Jue said to his cousin’s wife. When my cousin heard this, he seemed to know how to answer, and he turned around and added: "Why not?" Lin Jue walked into the house with a smile. The fox also jumped up and chased after him, using body language to happily tell Lin Jue that he had already repaired the field. This cousin's wife is a very good girl, gentle and kind, smart and good at housekeeping, polite to others, and she is from the Wang family in Hengcun. I have a connection with Mr. Wang of the Wang family. I have written to Mr. Wang before and mentioned in a tactful way that if the descendant of the Wang family who is an official in the court has any trouble, he can come to me if I am in the capital. It is hard to say whether the Wang family married their children here because of the friendship between Lin Jue and Mr. Wang. In short, this cousin's wife was very polite to Lin Jue. So polite that he even seemed a little respectful. Lin Jue could see that his cousin's wife didn't have many thoughts. She did this purely out of kindness. Her thoughts were understandable. It was said that his uncle had become an immortal through cultivation. Although his uncle himself did not admit it, his reputation and status in the capital in recent years and the rumors of his exorcism could not be false. How could he let such an uncle work when he came back to his hometown? How could he not treat his relatives with courtesy when they came all the way from the capital? She just forgot one thing. Whether it was her uncle or aunt or her cousin, Lin Jue knew them earlier than her and had lived in this family earlier than her. But he left later. It's not her fault. Fortunately, there is still family ties between Lin Jue and his uncle, aunt, and cousin, and they have common memories to rely on, so the title of "Master Lin" will not bring about much change in their way of getting along for the time being. At least for now. Lin Jue stayed at home for three days. After three days, it will be time to leave. "The world is getting worse and worse, and more and more restless, just like the houses in the village a few months ago. Only reconstruction can bring a new atmosphere. Small chaos will probably start soon, and the world's great chaos will only happen in the next few years. Cousin, remember, don't go out to do business, just stay at home and farm, live your life well, and have peace." Lin Jue warned them, looking at his cousin's wife: "There is a temple dedicated to the Three Aunts in the village. The Three Aunts are all very virtuous spirits. Moreover, True Lord Yili, who is under the seat of Emperor Yujian, once promised me that he would send divine soldiers and heavenly generals to protect Shu Village within a hundred years. During this hundred years, no matter how chaotic the world is, or how rampant the demons and ghosts outside are, Shu Village will be peaceful." Hearing this, several people were surprised. That is Emperor Yujian, Lord Yili. This is the Taoist temple of the Southern Jade Mirror Emperor. Everyone is there, and the names of the Jade Mirror Emperor and the True Lord Yili are known to everyone. Many people even worship the Jade Mirror Emperor first and then the Heavenly Elder when they burn incense. These two are the gods they just worshipped! The uncle and aunt looked at each other without saying anything. My cousin’s wife opened her eyes wide in blankness. Only my cousin followed his heart and asked: "Have you really become an immortal?"

"I haven't yet." Lin Jue answered truthfully, and took out a few small bottles from the cloth bag and handed them to them. "This white bottle, like last year, contains the spiritual liquid of heaven and earth. One drop a day, mixed with water, or it should be consumed quickly after opening, otherwise the spiritual charm will gradually disappear. Don't dare to save it and be reluctant to drink it. My friend has left, and such a gentle spiritual liquid of heaven and earth will be hard to find again in the future." The uncle and aunt reached out to take it. “This is a heart-protecting pill. If my cousin is bewitched by a demon or ghost while walking outside, he can regain consciousness after taking one. "This is the Golden Light Pill. If you take it, your body will be protected by golden light and you won't be harmed by demons or ghosts. "There are only three pills of each of these, because the elixir contains gold and stone. You can't take it without any other means. After taking one pill, you can't take the second one for at least half a year. You also need to store it properly to avoid being discovered and accidentally swallowed by children at home. "This is Xuangui Dan, there are only two pills, and eating it can cure deafness and blurred vision. Uncle and aunt can wait until they are older before eating it. It is best to take it with strong liquor to avoid metal and stone poisoning. "This is Shulu Dan... "Still two pills, haha, taking it can cure infertility." Lin Jue laughed and looked at his cousin and his wife: "I don't know which one of you has the problem, so please each take one pill. This medicine is mild and does not contain any metal or stone. Just swallow it directly." Upon hearing this, my cousin and his wife were both surprised and embarrassed, their faces blushed, and they took the bottle of pills again. "The world is about to go into chaos. Please act with caution and make protecting yourself your top priority." Lin Jue said, "I'm leaving now. I don't know when I'll be back next time." "You have to take care of yourself too!" "You should fight less with those monsters!" My uncle and aunt quickly stood up, both reluctant to leave. My cousin wanted to say goodbye, but he was too stupid to say it. But my cousin's wife was eager to manage the household, and she quickly said, "If my uncle becomes an immortal, please bless my descendants!" Lin Jue was stunned for a moment, and nodded after a long time: "must……" Then he went out and called the egret. Many emotions in his heart also followed him on his egret ride up to the sky. In the village below, some people actually knelt down to worship him as if he were a god. The Taoist stared down, feeling lost. They all turned into a sigh and merged into the white clouds around them. (End of this chapter)